We have noticed a huge increase in the number of custom football flag suppliers recently, particularly in the last two years, with many operating solely through social media platforms such as an Instagram, Facebook or Twitter page. This has given so much choice for customers to the point where many will possibly find it hard to establish who is a good supplier or not, and why.
We pride ourselves on being a company who manufacture all of our products in-house in the UK. From the first step of printing through to the last stage of packing and sending out your order, we do all of this ourselves. This enables us to have total control over ensuring the quality of your printed flag is as good as can be, as well as being able to offer the fastest turnarounds in the UK with over 90% of our orders being delivered within 3 days (including on Saturdays).
Many of the newer companies that have emerged in recent times import their flags from China. You can easily spot this from the lead times they offer which tend to be anything from 1-2 weeks and in some cases even longer. In addition to this, whilst the prices on Chinese-made products will generally be cheaper than UK made products due to their cheaper costs, this also tends to be reflected in the quality of the final product you receive. Relating this specifically to your football flags, when you compare a football flag made by Flags FC complete with its durable 115gsm knitted polyester, finished with reinforced tape on the edges and D rings, to a flag made by a Chinese supplier which tends to be on a much thinner material with basic eyelets, the difference in quality is night and day.
If the quicker turnaround and better quality wasn't enough to convince you that ordering your custom printed football flag from Flags FC is the better option, then on top of this you should also consider how ordering goods from China to the UK can significantly increase your carbon footprint. This is because the transportation required to ship products from China to the UK generates a substantial amount of carbon dioxide emissions, which contributes to global warming. By purchasing from China, the largest global emitter of CO2, you are directly adding to the problem. To reduce your environmental impact, it is best to source goods from closer to home whenever possible. Purchasing products within the UK and having them delivered locally is one of the most effective ways to minimize your carbon footprint. Not only does this support smaller, local businesses, but it also makes a meaningful contribution to combating climate change. Taking the time to research the environmental practices of companies you buy from can make a real difference for the future of our planet.
